2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · FL59 HBJ

The Skoda Octavia passed its most recent MOT on 24 March 2025 at 218,291 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable with no recurring advisories or failures of substance. The single failure logged on 24 March 2025 at 218,261 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in February 2022, February 2023, and March 2024 all passed cleanly. The odometer shows 218,291 miles against a 2009 build, averaging roughly 12,800 miles per year, which is high for the age but consistent rather than sporadic. Annual accumulation stayed level: 193,696 miles in February 2022, 198,505 in February 2023, 206,341 in March 2024, and 218,291 by March 2025. No long dormant periods or sudden mileage jumps appear in the record. The clean sheets across four successive tests suggest the previous keeper kept basic consumables and emissions within limits, though the absence of advisories on a 17-year-old high-miler is unusual and may reflect lenient testing rather than a fault-free chassis. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the MOT record does not confirm their condition beyond the test days. At this mileage the drivetrain and clutch will have absorbed heavy use; check for gearbox wear and oil leakage. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for lip and binding, despite no tester flags. The clean history offers reassurance on paper, but the age and distance travelled demand hands-on verification of structural integrity before purchase.